waistline
Americannoun
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a line or indentation around the body at the narrowest part of the waist
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the intersection of the bodice and the skirt of a dress, etc, or the level of this
a low waistline
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Origin of waistline
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Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does not change dramatically.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026
Hamilton said her shrinking waistline is driven by an overall desire to be healthier, and while it has made dress shopping more complicated, it hasn’t taken away from the excitement of the hunt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
He’s flashy yet tough, he’s wise yet youthful, he’s one of the five best players in the league who suddenly became expendable because of his big contract and expanding waistline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
Fury simply laughs at the speculation, trusting his own training and strength to power through any challenge, no matter the measure of his waistline.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
She wore a red dress—somehow he knew that she'd have on red—that was tightened at the waistline with a shiny gold belt.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
However, the researchers suspected that another process might also be contributing to expanding waistlines: the creation of entirely new fat cells.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026
Investors could keep falling back in love with drug companies in 2026, regardless of what they do for waistlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
Not only could they help reduce waistlines, the prime minister and Wes Streeting said, they could also hold the key to a thriving economy.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024
A waitress told The Times that the cook in charge of the Italian beef sandwiches being served was trained at Portillo’s, the Chicago-based restaurant chain responsible for many of the expanded waistlines in the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
"Do you think the laws should adjust, and allow for smaller waistlines?"
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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